Design

I'm an independent graphic designer

I worked for over ten years as an in-house designer for large, corporate, London-based companies like Foxtons and Gerald Eve. I now use my marketing and branding experience to help smaller businesses create a professional, branded look that enforces brand recognition whilst also helping them to stand out and get noticed in the marketplace.

I specialise in printed material (including leaflets, adverts, posters, business cards, banners and brochures) and presentations; but over the years I’ve worked on all sorts, from huge van designs to tiny stickers.

I am creative, but also very logical. To me, the most important thing about a great design is that it works. It doesn’t matter how good a design looks if it doesn’t serve its purpose.

Design is not just what it looks like and feels like. Design is how it works.

Steve Jobs

I focus on the purpose of the design first and foremost, and then make it look good afterwards.

Patterns and repetition are key to building up momentum and thriving as a business. I work with the majority of my clients for years, helping them to build up their brand over time. This way, we build a relationship as their business grows, and we learn how to work harmoniously together, giving them the peace of mind of having a trusted designer at their disposal who knows exactly what they want, whenever they need.

Pricing

I like to keep things simple and price per project wherever possible. This price includes my time, stock images, all drafts and amends (within reason) and all of the rights to the final design when it is finished.

Although I do need to discuss each job and make sure it doesn’t include anything unusual, here’s the standard cost of the more common projects I work on (prices are for projects where branding is already established):

BUSINESS CARD DESIGN: £90

ADVERT: £150

POSTER: £150

LEAFLET DESIGN: £240

EIGHT-PAGE BROCHURE: £360

If your business needs branding or rebranding, please contact me for a personalised quote.

Portfolio

Ongoing Clients

Examples of Projects

Katy has a depth of experience and knowledge to make a real difference on projects. She is an articulate, proactive and highly professional designer. I highly recommend her.

Gareth JonesGraphics Manager at Gerald Eve LLP

Nothing's ever too much for Katy. She is quick to understand a brief and provide possible designs for it, reacts well to suggestions and is a pleasure to work with.

Rose BaringDirector at Eland Publishing

Only a small percentage of graphic designers are really good and Katy is one of these. Her great qualities include the ability to listen, outstanding patience and a great work ethic. I have always been fascinated at her ability to take a poorly described brief, turn it into something often initially unrecognisable, like an artist preparing a canvas, and then to quickly develop it into something that surpasses the original vision.

Doug BurgoyneCEO at TIOS

Katy is quick, reliable and professional. We have experienced a very good service. Our branding, leaflets, presentations and business cards all look professional and smart. I would recommend her to any business needing help with branding and marketing.

James WatkinsDirector at Blink Training Solutions

From start to finish, her vision, creative eye and delivery of end product is second to no one. Our contact is minimal, however the work is always exactly what we want. I know that Katy’s design work has transformed my business and her attention to detail has helped us stand out in an otherwise boring market place. She is fantastic, 100% recommended.

Ross CoenFounder of Bumblebee Plumbing & Heating

From having no idea how to portray my business to having a fully branded business that is different, bold and a little vintage. Katy has been essential in my business development, patient in my indecisiveness and professional and accurate throughout the whole process. I wholeheartedly recommend her talent.

Amy De Havilland-Hall Founder of POW

We have been working with Katy for over two years now on our campaigns for our winter sports clients. Katy’s design work and attention to detail is always first class and she always delivers on deadline. I would not hesitate to recommend Katy to anyone looking to re-brand, or create highly professional marketing campaigns.

Rob StewartDirector of Ski Press

After engaging Katy to help with our annual Pantomime she is now involved in all our LADS productions which has not only given us consistency but has helped to improve our public image. Katy has embraced the challenge by interpreting our initial briefs to create high quality images that reflect the shows and attract customers. She is easy to work with and always meets our deadlines – I would recommend her to any business looking to develop their image.